Animal-World Pet Comments - Aquarium Tropical Fish

Calico Goldfish, Speckled Goldfish, Harlequin Goldfish

David Le

Just give them any type of fruit with a lot of vitamin C and watch them slowly grow it back
David Le

Long-nosed Loach

Nic

I have 1 horseface loach, Its very interesting to look at, to bad I only see it about once every two weeks and if it sees me it dives into the gravel. I have only had it for a short time so hopefully it will become a bit more brave and swim around the tank more.
Nic

Jack Dempsey Fish

Anonymous

Sounds like a female golden dempsey
Anonymous

Black Ghost Knife Fish

Brittany

I was thinking about getting a BGKF, but I have 4 Dojo Loachs, and 3 Bala Sharks. Does anyone know if this would be a bad idea or do you think they would be alright? I dont want anyone of them to get killed.
Brittany

Black Demekin, Black Peony Goldfish, Dragon Eye Goldfish

Kaya Penelope

Thank you Charlie! I read something in my google searches about 'de-skinning' the peas? I did so, as I thought she may be constipated, and she went after them quickly and ate many! I will do this for the next 2 days and see what happens. I love this fish tons. She has a great personality and I toy with the idea of her very own facebook page.
Kaya Penelope

Indian Algae Eater ~ Siamese Algae Eater ~ Sucking Loach

Alex Burleson

Chinese Algae Eaters, can be aggressive. However, I would really watch the fish in your aquarium, under these circumstances. If another fish dies, you may want to investigate if the Chinese Algae Eater is the culprit. In the meantime, enjoy your fish.
Alex Burleson

Indian Algae Eater ~ Siamese Algae Eater ~ Sucking Loach

Dorian

I have one of these little guys (golden) in my tiger barb tank. he is pretty aggressive... but I don't mind it since the tigers seem to do a good job at pissing him off. I had a dead Tiger barb the other day, but I dont think it was the golden algae eaters fault. I believed he was a bit sick and was getting picked on by the Tigers. I will have to keep my eyes on him. He seems to do good with my Talking Catfish and my Red Tail Shark. He only seem to chase the Tigers around but thats cuz Striker (one of my tiger barbs) likes to push his luck with him.
Dorian

Black Demekin, Black Peony Goldfish, Dragon Eye Goldfish

Charlie Roche

WOW definitely sounds like you know what you are doing. I don't know from description what it could be. Try looking at symptoms in <a href = 'http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm'>Fish Disease<a/>
Charlie Roche

Sumatra barb ~ Partbelt barb ~ Tirger

Dorian

It is stress... Watch your tank for a bit. See if that fish is getting picked on by another. My smallest green tiger barb was almost white. After I put him in a breeder tank for 72 hrs he came back to fully green color. She still gets picked on by Striker but he knows better than to swim next to him all day long now.
Dorian

Sumatra barb ~ Partbelt barb ~ Tirger

Dorian

I have a tiger barb tank. 6 total. (4 regular, 2 green) used to be 3 green but one died. Poor thing. I miss him. I know they say you can mix green and regulars together but since day 1 my regular ones have been picking on the green ones. Striker could of been the cause of the one green one that died. I call my mid size male tiger Striker because that's what he does - goes around and picks on everyone. I put in a bigger male in there and Striker still wins and bullies the other fish in the tank. Of couse I can't give him up because he is the nicest looking fish in the whole tank. Brightest color and most active. I have a red tail shark in there too and Striker loves to piss him off... he picks on him then Thor (Red Tail) chases all the tigers around the tank. Its pretty funny. Striker is such a little devil. The algea eater believe it or not is the most aggressive fish in the tank and he looks the goofiest lol. My talking catfish stays out of sight most of the time and doesn't care about anyone in the tank... Anyway, tigers are awesome fish... they are little clowns... very nice to look at... just need to watch out they dont go ape shit and kill one another... is better to keep them in larger groups like they said... I'm gonna pick up 2 more tigers for my tank... to make the total 8.
Dorian

Black Demekin, Black Peony Goldfish, Dragon Eye Goldfish

Kaya Penelope

I previously posted here regarding my Black Moor (a year ago) and at that time knew NOTHING about these awesome fish! I started with a 20 gallon tank and feeding koi pellets. Now Marvin is in a 44 gallon tank and is fed a mix of nori, blood worms, peas, and fish veggie flakes. I make little ice cubes with the above ingredients mixed together and defrost one at a time. Marvin is about 8 inches long with fin and without, about 5 inches. She does have discoloration on her 'butt', not sure what else to call that portion of her body? Unfortunately every time I tried to introduce a new fish, it just didn't work out. One died of fin rot and the other died of anchor worm and infected Marvin as well. At one point she had approximately 35 of those suckers!! Thank goodness she is a larger fish so my husband and I were able to tweeze them off and medicate her after the fact (melafix/salt baths). We change 25% of her water weekly and 75% about every month or so. Here is my new worry, being a fish hypochondriac, today I noticed her floating, like she is nodding off and then 'comes to' and swims or shimmies a bit and then starts to sink a little. I am sure water is good, no diet change and I cannot see any other issue but the discoloration? It is light gold, about the size of a quarter. She is a fat fish, definitely doesn't starve. Help? I wish I could put a picture up here.
Kaya Penelope

Spotted Green Puffer ~ Green Spotted Puffer ~ Spotted Puffer

bearcat223

I have only had my puffer for 2 weeks then it got ich. I tried to cure him with Ich Guard like the guy at Walmart said to do after 2 treatments my puffer died. I should have read the back. gsp fish dont have scales which means they can get chemical burns pretty easy so you want to make sure to use something safe for scaless fish like ich gaurd 2
bearcat223

Comet-tail Goldfish, Sarasa Comet, Pond Comet

Alex Burleson

A Comet Goldfish will require a minimum of 10 gallons, if not 20 when fully grown. To ensure proper advice, I would need more details on your aquarium, such as the size, temperature, and how long it has been running. Feel free to email me, if you wish: alex.burleson@live.com
Alex Burleson

Comet-tail Goldfish, Sarasa Comet, Pond Comet

Alex Burleson

Yes, Black Moors, and Comet Goldfish can get along. They will not fight. Goldfish generally can be placed with almost any other Goldfish.
Alex Burleson

Feather-Fin Catfish ~ Feather-Fin Squeaker

Alex Burleson

Most likely, the chasing will continue. Perhaps, you should consider removing him from the aquarium, or re homing him. That would ensure a more stress free environment in your aquarium!
Alex Burleson